Aviation Security Inspector - Regulatory & Field Compliance

Federal Screening Careers; McRoberts (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Transportation Security Inspectors to evaluate aviation-security programs and inspect regulatory compliance at airports, carriers, and cargo facilities. The role combines field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed reporting to strengthen aviation security.

Inspectors work with airport representatives, law enforcement, and other stakeholders to identify vulnerabilities and ensure adherence to

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in regulatory inspections, compliance reviews, investigations, or security assessments.
• Ability to interpret and apply transportation-security laws, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Experience evaluating security programs, operational controls, or corrective-action plans.
• Experience documenting inspection findings and preparing technical or investigative reports.
• Ability to communicate regulatory requirements to regulated organizations and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, security assessments, and regulatory-compliance reviews
• Evaluate airport, airline, and air-cargo security programs and procedures
• Inspect security processes, records, systems, facilities, and equipment
• Identify vulnerabilities, compliance concerns, and departures from required standards
• Review documents and collect information related to inspections or investigations
• Prepare detailed reports that explain findings, supporting evidence, and required follow-up
• Recommend or initiate corrective and enforcement actions within assigned authority
• Respond to security incidents, suspected violations, and emerging transportation threats
• Participate in approved security tests, exercises, and vulnerability assessments
• Provide regulatory guidance to airport authorities, air carriers, cargo operators, and other stakeholders
• Coordinate with TSA personnel and federal, state, local, or airport law-enforcement agencies

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Transportation Security Inspectors to evaluate aviation-security programs and inspect regulatory compliance at airports, carriers, and cargo facilities. The role combines field inspections, regulatory research, security assessments, incident response, and detailed reporting to strengthen aviation security.

Inspectors work with airport representatives, law enforcement, and other stakeholders to identify vulnerabilities and ensure adherence to